L-Leucine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Potent activator of mTOR pathway driving cellular muscle protein synthesis in sports and sarcopenia diets.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Muscle protein synthesis trigger
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS muscle builder
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized
Commonly Found Foods
High-protein RTD shakesrecovery protein barssenior nutrition formulas
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Whey protein isolate
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